Have you dreamed about flying a drone or walking through a virtual world? This Wednesday, the NEXIS lab (New Explorations in Information and Science) at the School of Information Studies (iSchool) is hosting its Future Wednesday technology showcase in Hinds Hall.
The event, from 1-3 p.m., is dedicated to promoting student innovation and immersing the community in the world of emerging technology.
“We reserve the ICE Box and allow our lab members to set up a trade show-style booth where they demo the projects they’ve been working on this semester. We believe this is a great way to talk about the future of technology and get people interacting with our members,” says Braden Croy, director of the NEXIS Lab and manager of entrepreneurship programs at the iSchool.
The event will feature NEXIS’ 20 student members and the 10 different projects they have been working on. Some of the big trends this year include the Internet of Things, advanced interfaces, wearable technology and data visualization.
NEXIS is a member-driven student lab that is located on the third floor of the iSchool. The project-based lab was reimagined last semester and has increased its membership to include students from across the University.
“NEXIS has a way of giving its members a public voice for the really cool things they do and we like helping others achieve their full technological potential through community education and outreach. Giving exposure and honing the soft skills of our members is only part of what NEXIS is about,” says Croy.
Croy says the event will be a great way to support top students from across campus as they present their ideas about emerging trends.
“For students it’s a great way to meet other innovative people and learn about the maker community at Syracuse,” says Croy.
To learn more about the event or NEXIS, email Braden Croy at pbcroy@syr.edu.
As part of the continued commitment to diversity, inclusion and student success in Syracuse University’s College of Engineering and Computer Science (ECS), Karen Davis ’83, G’91 has been appointed interim assistant dean for inclusive excellence. In this new position, she will oversee…
Researchers at Syracuse University, working with collaborators at the University of Wisconsin (UW)-Madison, have developed a new technique for measuring the state of quantum bits, or qubits, in a quantum computer.
Experts on the science and engineering of buildings and urban environments will convene in Syracuse Sept. 23-26 for the 7th International Building Physics Conference (IBPC). More than 300 attendees from 33 countries will gather to present original research and findings,…
Civil engineers need site layout surveys to help determine the placement of buildings, roadways, bridges and other infrastructure projects. Surveying measures not only the distance between two points but also the change in elevation. As part of their coursework, civil…
The career work and organizational-service contributions of a faculty member of the School of Information Studies has been recognized with a lifetime service award at the annual meeting of the Organizational Communication and Information Systems (OCIS) division of the Academy…
If you need help with your subscription, contact sunews@syr.edu.
